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Graniterock selected for Clean Air Leader Award by Monterey Bay Air Resources District
AROMAS – Installing 3,000 solar panels at the A. R. Wilson Quarry this year did more than roll back the meter.Graniterock was recognized as a clean air champion by the Monterey Bay Air Resources District due in part to the company’s use of solar as an alternative energy source.Graniterock received the district’s Clean Air Leader Award for demonstrating leadership and taking action to ensure good air quality in the Monterey Bay region.This is in conjunction with ... Read More
Graniterock celebrates construction industry with race car experience
Graniterock hit the gas pedal on celebrating people in the construction industry by giving away a VIP experience at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey.The company teamed up with professional race car driver Derek DeBoer of The Racers Group to put the sweepstakes winner in the passenger seat of Derek’s Porsche for a hair-raising spin around the world-famous track, which is happens to be paved with Graniterock hot mix asphalt.The four-week sweepstakes was open to the ... Read More
Graniterock named Philanthropist of the Year by United Way of San Benito County
Philanthropist of the Year in San Benito County!Being a good business and good neighbor are one and the same for us.We weave ourselves into the fabric of the communities where our people live and work, donating money and time to causes people care about.From Little League coaches to parades and nonprofit organizations, you will find Graniterock people volunteering everywhere. Plus, we host our own events every year that benefit the kiddos - Rock N Run and ... Read More
Graniterock people reach out to help Camp Fire victims
Our hearts go out to the thousands of families devastated by the recent wildfires across California. We have been moved by seeing Graniterock team members like Dustin Cutter step up as individuals to collect and deliver much needed donations for victims of the Camp Fire wildfire. Others have done the same. As a company, we sent money directly to our peers at CSU, Chico - Department of Construction Management, which is coordinating donations for Camp Fire ... Read More
Construction Division's joint venture team at SFO wins prestigious partnering award
SAN FRANCISCO – As if laboring on a challenging construction project next to jets taking off and landing at one of the country’s busiest airports wasn’t exciting enough, Graniterock received the International Partnering Institute’s 2018 Partnering Champion Award for its collaborative work with DeSilva Gates at San Francisco International Airport.The award, which is the institute’s highest honor, recognizes an organization that embraces and models the institute’s best practices to transform the construction industry by developing high-trust ... Read More
Graniterock's sand plant team puts the fun in safety for customers
FELTON -Sometimes people need a little something extra to remind them PPE is non-negotiable when visiting a Graniterock quarry.Cynthia Escobar, weighmaster at Graniterock’s Quail Hollow sand plant in Felton, crafted a safety incentive program earlier this year after noticing some of her customers were remiss in following the Safety Before All Else policy specific to PPE.She encourages all of the truck drivers who enter the sand plant to wear their hard hat, safety vest and protective ... Read More
Rock N Run fundraiser a smashing success for Aromas community
Graniterock team members, customers, vendors and community came together again to raise money for Aromas School.We had a great turnout for the annual 5k/10k through the quarry, and a number of people participated in the quarry tours.Together, we raised $20,000 for Aromas School! Read More
Seeking DBE subcontractors for upcoming Caltrans construction projects
Graniterock, as a prime contractor, is seeking DBE, DVBE and SB subcontractors to help bid a long list of Caltrans heavy civil infrastructure projects in various locations.[BID DATE. CONTRACT. LOCATION. DESCRIPTION.]CALTRANS DISTRICT 410/11/18 04-3J9004 Hwys 92/101/280 Cold Plane, Replace Slabs, San Mateo (Grind Concrete)10/25/18 04-2J5704 Hwy 121 Napa (Repair Embankment & Drainage Facilities)10/25/18 04-4G8804 Hwy 880 Fremont (Seismic Retrofit, Replace Approach Slabs)10/30/18 04-2J5904 Hwy 4 Byron (Construct Retaining Walls)10/30/18 04-0J1404 Hwy 92 San Mateo (RSP & ... Read More
California Asphalt Paving Association's first female executive member
Toni Carroll, Graniterock’s Director of Quality, is the first female in the 60-year history of California Asphalt Pavement Association to be selected for the group’s executive committee.CalAPA’s board of directors voted unanimously for Toni to join the nine-member committee, which provides leadership, sets agendas for the board of directors and guides long-term strategic planning and association governance.“In selecting Toni to the CalAPA Executive Committee, the Board of Directors recognized her leadership qualities, sterling reputation within the ... Read More
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